Shift kit

Mustang_Girl_32 · January 26th, 2011, 02:17 PM

I want to get a shift kit for my 2003 Gt since im doing more performance with it. It's an automatic. I was wondering what one to get and what kind to get? And if I needed to get anything else with it?

LAWNDART02 · January 26th, 2011, 04:38 PM

You'd probably get more out of a different stall, or just having the shift points re-set with a tuner program.

Then again, I've got three pedals so I'm not an expert on auto trans..

xXJayManZXx17 · January 26th, 2011, 04:42 PM

you might be happy with a tuner to adjust your shift points.. thats what i did and liked it much firmer and faster shifts

cbjohnson9 · January 26th, 2011, 04:46 PM

I highly recommend a shift kit. If installed correctly there is no downside as long as you don't mind a hard shift.

I installed a trango shiftkit in my car because it comes with a pressure relief valve.

None of the gaskets that came with the kit lined up correctly with my valve body though so I just used OEM gaskets. The kit I used was a little dated though. I'd pick up a set from ford before you tackle the job incase you need them. Worse case is you have to take them back.

A good set of c-clip pliars helped. (I think that's what they're called)

A camera...seriously...I took pictures before I touched anything to make sure I knew where it all went when I put it back.

Edit: I then used my tuner to fine tune shift pressures after installing the shift kit. The tuner can increase line pressures to improve shfits, but the shiftkit itself allows for higher flow characteristics in the valve body.

Scott2001GT · January 26th, 2011, 04:52 PM

TransGo HD or Fairbanks

/thread

n03stang · January 26th, 2011, 04:55 PM

I just installed a transgo hd2 and I've got to say I'm loving it. Install wasn't too hard but shifts def are firmer faster and all around much more precise. I'd recommend it to anyone.

MrTenacious2KGT · January 26th, 2011, 07:30 PM

TransGo FTW

Carbon28 · January 26th, 2011, 07:36 PM

you thought about going balls to wall and doing a complete auto to manual swap? the way i see is why get a nasty shift kit with a stock bottom end?

ran260gt · January 26th, 2011, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Carbon28

you thought about going balls to wall and doing a complete auto to manual swap? the way i see is why get a nasty shift kit with a stock bottom end?

What the hell, Please stop !!!

tbirdscwd · January 26th, 2011, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Carbon28

you thought about going balls to wall and doing a complete auto to manual swap? the way i see is why get a nasty shift kit with a stock bottom end?

Why make toast if you don't like bananas!?!?! WTF? How about posting a couple things that have a little less to do with each other.....LOL

Scott2001GT · January 26th, 2011, 08:36 PM

ball point pens and neon signs

mrbigjeep · January 26th, 2011, 08:52 PM

lol!

i'd get the fairbanks kit

Carbon28 · January 26th, 2011, 09:09 PM

well goddamn chew my ass harder next time alright babe? what do you not get, I AM A V6 OWNER. be happy i fill up my tank right, jerk

tbirdscwd · January 26th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Carbon28

well goddamn chew my ass harder next time alright babe? what do you not get, I AM A V6 OWNER. be happy i fill up my tank right, jerk

Not trying to be a jerk, just a stock bottom end and a shift kit have nothing to do with each other. I don't know who gave you that impression, but you might want to tell them to check their blinker fluid the next time you see them. LOL

You can definitely benefit from modifying line pressure, fine tuning shift-points, and or a nice shift kit even if you are running the stock engine. The automatic transmission has an entirely separate set of needs than does an engine.

Scott2001GT · January 26th, 2011, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Carbon28

well goddamn chew my ass harder next time alright babe? what do you not get, I AM A V6 OWNER. be happy i fill up my tank right, jerk

ahh have some fun man.

Carbon28 · January 26th, 2011, 09:33 PM

mannn you got the impression i got my panties in a twist? I dont care lol just i hate saying what i think might help and the tech guri's caressing my butthole for comments after. not that im butt sore just know im not all to auto savy beyond your basic repair job

but honestly i said that comment because i think of the big picture. if i was this guy, with an auto GT id look into the rear end as well, and wait to get everything done at the same time. because eventually i would want gears, maybe some different spine axels depending on my use of the car.

i just look at the big picture. got my ass raped a couple months ago when i argued back you could just throw a turbo on a car, apparently you can. my stance was to have a nice, durable running machine you had to beef up the internals, making tune and injectors but i just gave up lol i over analyze so oh well thats what i would do

casper gt · January 26th, 2011, 10:23 PM

Trans-Go HD2.

TransGo Performance AODE-HD2 - TransGo Performance Shift Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

V8POWA! · January 26th, 2011, 10:39 PM

they jumped on you because what you said didnt make sense, they dont want the op and anyone else thinking the wrong thing...lighten up, these guys know their auto stuff...

Smilieboy · January 26th, 2011, 11:32 PM

A couple of things you can do here:

a. JMOD, disadvantage, time, finding someone to do it correctly.
b. Buy another valvebody with shift kit, several companies do this. Since the valvebody will have to be removed to install the shift kit, you might as well change to a new one. Disadvantage, cost more.
c. Stall and valve body or jmod. Disadvantages, cost alot more and lose a touch of gas mileage. Advantage, you get the most out of it. If you decide to do the stall, upgrade your trans cooler. Its not a requirement, but it is recommended.
d. Manual swap

Not to add another thing to this, but you may also consider an aluminum drive shaft. It helps, a bit.

Smilieboy · January 26th, 2011, 11:33 PM

darn dbl post.

January 26th, 2011, 02:17 PM	#1
Mustang_Girl_32 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 v6/2003 GT vert Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,761 iTrader: 11 reviews	Shift kit I want to get a shift kit for my 2003 Gt since im doing more performance with it. It's an automatic. I was wondering what one to get and what kind to get? And if I needed to get anything else with it? __________________ 2003 sonic blue v6- 18" gianna's, straight pipes, 12" DC level 5 with DC 3.5 K 2003 sonic blue GT vert- Bout to be a Procharged P1sc BEAST

January 26th, 2011, 04:38 PM	#2
LAWNDART02 Regular 02 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 333 iTrader: 0 reviews	You'd probably get more out of a different stall, or just having the shift points re-set with a tuner program. Then again, I've got three pedals so I'm not an expert on auto trans.. __________________ 02 2v 5sp- 9lb KB 2.1L I/C, 90MAF, 75mmStack TB, FLSFC's, Magnaflow C/B, NT555R's, MGW shift, Black Sabbath

January 26th, 2011, 04:52 PM	#5
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	TransGo HD or Fairbanks /thread __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

January 26th, 2011, 08:36 PM	#11
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	ball point pens and neon signs __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

January 26th, 2011, 08:52 PM	#12
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	lol! i'd get the fairbanks kit __________________ cams + 150 shot

January 26th, 2011, 04:46 PM	#4
cbjohnson9 Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 860 iTrader: 0 reviews	I highly recommend a shift kit. If installed correctly there is no downside as long as you don't mind a hard shift. I installed a trango shiftkit in my car because it comes with a pressure relief valve. None of the gaskets that came with the kit lined up correctly with my valve body though so I just used OEM gaskets. The kit I used was a little dated though. I'd pick up a set from ford before you tackle the job incase you need them. Worse case is you have to take them back. A good set of c-clip pliars helped. (I think that's what they're called) A camera...seriously...I took pictures before I touched anything to make sure I knew where it all went when I put it back. Edit: I then used my tuner to fine tune shift pressures after installing the shift kit. The tuner can increase line pressures to improve shfits, but the shiftkit itself allows for higher flow characteristics in the valve body.

January 26th, 2011, 04:55 PM	#6
n03stang Enthusiast 2000 mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dover New York Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just installed a transgo hd2 and I've got to say I'm loving it. Install wasn't too hard but shifts def are firmer faster and all around much more precise. I'd recommend it to anyone.

January 26th, 2011, 07:30 PM	#7
MrTenacious2KGT Newbie 2KGT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	TransGo FTW

January 26th, 2011, 10:23 PM	#17
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	Trans-Go HD2. TransGo Performance AODE-HD2 - TransGo Performance Shift Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

January 26th, 2011, 10:39 PM	#18
V8POWA! POWA! 24/7 fukkers 1996 Mustang GT 1 @ 1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cali 805 Posts: 4,824 iTrader: 1 reviews	they jumped on you because what you said didnt make sense, they dont want the op and anyone else thinking the wrong thing...lighten up, these guys know their auto stuff... __________________ Check Out My Build Thread!

January 26th, 2011, 11:32 PM	#19
Smilieboy Regular 2004 Mustang GT 13.2@105.66 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 232 iTrader: 3 reviews	A couple of things you can do here: a. JMOD, disadvantage, time, finding someone to do it correctly. b. Buy another valvebody with shift kit, several companies do this. Since the valvebody will have to be removed to install the shift kit, you might as well change to a new one. Disadvantage, cost more. c. Stall and valve body or jmod. Disadvantages, cost alot more and lose a touch of gas mileage. Advantage, you get the most out of it. If you decide to do the stall, upgrade your trans cooler. Its not a requirement, but it is recommended. d. Manual swap Not to add another thing to this, but you may also consider an aluminum drive shaft. It helps, a bit. __________________ JLT CAI, Bullit intake swap, SCT tuner (custom 93 octane tune), MAC LTs, o/r prochamber and catbacks Steeda pullies, Bilstein HDs, 300 lb coilovers (front), MM Road and track TA springs (rear), MM panhard bar and TA, Torsen T2R 2012 Boss 302

January 26th, 2011, 11:33 PM	#20
Smilieboy Regular 2004 Mustang GT 13.2@105.66 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 232 iTrader: 3 reviews	darn dbl post. __________________ JLT CAI, Bullit intake swap, SCT tuner (custom 93 octane tune), MAC LTs, o/r prochamber and catbacks Steeda pullies, Bilstein HDs, 300 lb coilovers (front), MM Road and track TA springs (rear), MM panhard bar and TA, Torsen T2R 2012 Boss 302

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